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First Look at Kristen Stewart as Stripper in «Welcome to the Rileys»

December 03, 2009Kristen Stewart plays a teenage stripper who unites a grieving couple drifting apart after the death of their daughter in the indie drama film.Several official pictures from drama film "Welcome to the Rileys" have been debuted on Wednesday, December 2.

Beside giving the first look at Kristen Stewart's Mallory, the new images also introduce some other characters of the movie.

Kristen Stewart is seen covering herself with a white blanket while her face shows terrified expression in one picture. Meanwhile, two other images give close up looks at her. Then, another particular shot captures Stewart with James Gandolfini in a dark room. The last image, additionally, features the actor alongside Melissa Leo.

"Welcome to the Rileys" centers its story on Mallory, a troubled teenager who becomes a stripper. On a business trip to New Orleans, a damaged man, played by James Gandolfini, meets her. Later, he and his wife, portrayed by Melissa Leo, try to help Mallory. The young woman, in return, unites the grieving couple who has drifted apart after the death of their daughter.

Beside the threesome, the film also stars David Jensen and Lance E. Nichols. Directed by Jake Scott, the movie is planned to be debuted during 2010 Sundance Film Festival, in which it is named as one of the films in U.S. Dramatic Competition. However, no official release date has been announced yet for the indie film.